Summer time is great! Everybody is traveling and doing outdoor activities. Swimming, long days in the sun, and tons of sun screen. Oh and let’s not forget crispy hair. So a lot of people tend to go for a lighter hair color in the summer, but ruin it after a few days at the beach or in a chlorine filled swimming pool. Of course if you have children you’re fighting tangled rough hair. So here are some remedies you can do on the go or at home to help your hair. Remedy #1: Strip your hair. I strongly advise herbal tea rinses mixed with a bit of vinegar to strip your hair of chlorine. Brew a cup of herbal tea. Suggested Herbs: Calendula and Chamomile for Light Hair Rosemary and Nutmeg for Medium Hair Rosehip or Rose and Hibiscus for Shades of Red Sage and Nettle for Dark Hair Allow it to cool. If you have dark hair, add 1/4 of a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). If you have light hair, add 1/4 of a cup of White Vinegar (ACV). If your current hair color falls in the middle, I would advise ACV. Once the vinegar of your […]
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So when I was younger and my mom was gone on duty with the Air Force, my dad would have to style my hair. No big deal. However, every Sunday in church someone would redo my hair or my bow, and their words to my father,”Your wife must be on duty.” Dad always thought it was funny, bu pt the girl with the lopsided pigtails didn’t. So here are 3 quick tips for all dads that your little girls will appreciate. Tip #1: The pantyhose puff. This is for all the dads with a little wavy, curly, or super curly princess. After you have deranged your daughter’s and applied moisturizer, cut a strip of pantyhose the length of your forearm. Take it around the hairline as if your are going to tie a big bow or use it as a head band. Tie it loosely once. Then tighten it slowly move it up in the back and front. Continue holding the original ties and slowly move up and tighten the strip until you a big puff close to the size or half a size of your fist. Once you have the puff where you want it, twist the remaining pantyhose, […]
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Ok, so it’s summer time, and most people see more growth during the summer. Why? Because everybody is out and doing something that has their blood circulation up. Blood circulation is essential for hair growth because it carries all the nutrients throughout your body. So how can we maximize and utilize this extra boost to help our hair growth? By using natural remedies to kick start hair growth. Keep in mind everyone’s hair grows at a different rate, but the remedies listed below can help your scalp squeeze out healthier stronger hair faster. Or depending on the person a wee bit faster. Remedy #1: Emu Oil If you go to the ingredients page you’ll find the nutritional rundown of Emu Oil listed. We don’t use Emu Oil in our products, but Emu Oil is very good for your scalp. If you don’t have a problem with using animal by products, this oil may be an option for you. Just apply it to your scalp once a day before you sleep and massage it into your scalp. My advice is to was your hair every 7 days when using this method to avoid the risk of build up. Remedy #2: Castor Oil […]
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Mosquitoes are evil. There’s just no other way to put it. With summer’s hot days and cool (sort of) muggy nights, the mosquitoes come out. There’s no way to avoid them, but you can detour them. So before rushing to Walmart, Dollar General, etc. use some natural ways of repelling mosquitoes. Here are the 7 ways you can say no to mosquitoes: Wear lighter clothing. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors. Unlike what the SyFy films suggest, mosquitoes do find you because of your blood. They actually use their eyes. Dark colors for them are easier to pick up from a distance. Work up a sweat! I was always the kid after a late night muggy match that didn’t have many or any mosquitoe bites. Why? Because I’m a sweater which means my body temperature raises relatively fast and stays high. Mosquitoes like cool temperatures and cool skin. They don’t like the heat. Your breathe..unfortunately bad breathe does not repel mosquitoes, but neither does freshly cleaned mouth. Mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide given off when we exhale. Same goes for other creatures. So if your into burning candles when your outside make sure your candles have citronella oil. […]
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